Familiar faces returning to Mothman Festival

POINT PLEASANT — The 16th annual Mothman Festival is less than a month away and some familiar faces are booked to appear.

Last year, the line was literally around the block to see the AIMS Team from Destination America’s hit TV show “Mountain Monsters” who will be returning. Festival organizers are saying to once again expect long lines and bring a chair if you need one, though organizers said, last year’s festival goers reported the “wait was worth it.” The team will once again be stationed across from the post office on Main Street. This is a free event so no tickets are required. Although the AIMS team will have plenty of merchandise on hand to purchase.

The festival is a blend of street fair, paranormal conference and Comic-Con. It has become a destination for those into Cosplay, which are fans dressed as their favorite characters from films, books and video games. The Star Wars 501st Legion, the West Virginia and Ohio chapters of the Ghostbusters will be attending, along with Bigfoot, the Men in Black and, of course, Mothman. Those festival attendees who like to get into character are encouraged to wear their costumes but keep them limited to family friendly attire.

Discussions on a variety of topics, all held in the historic State Theater, are also a festival tradition.

Also, a Friday Night Kick Starter event held on Sept. 15, will feature a screening of “Mothman of Point Pleasant” at the State Theater. This screening is free and starts at 8 p.m. Filmmaker Seth Breedlove and crew will be on hand at 7 p.m. for a discussion about the film. They will have DVD copies of the movie for sale and will sign them.

Festival hours are typically 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday with ground zero being located at the Mothman Statue and World’s Only Mothman Museum which is adjacent to the statue. The festival has free admission.

More on the Mothman Festival, and a complete schedule of its events, in upcoming editions.

Last year, the line was literally around the block to see the AIMS Team from Destination America’s hit TV show “Mountain Monsters.” Here, a fan meets with one of the show’s stars at the 2016 Mothman Festival.

http://www.mydailyregister.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/08/web1_9.20-PPR-Mothman-17.jpgLast year, the line was literally around the block to see the AIMS Team from Destination America’s hit TV show “Mountain Monsters.” Here, a fan meets with one of the show’s stars at the 2016 Mothman Festival. Beth Sergent | Register

The West Virginia and Ohio chapters of the Ghostbusters, which raises money for children’s charities, will also be returning to the Mothman Festival this year. Pictured are team members at last year’s festival.

http://www.mydailyregister.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/08/web1_9.20-PPR-Mothman-8.jpgThe West Virginia and Ohio chapters of the Ghostbusters, which raises money for children’s charities, will also be returning to the Mothman Festival this year. Pictured are team members at last year’s festival. Beth Sergent | Register